
A regular audio column with the most interesting news about radio's future. James is a radio futurologist - a writer, speaker and consultant concentrating on the effect that new platforms and technology are having on the radio business across the world. He has a website at james.cridland.net where you can subscribe to Radioland, his newsletter.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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This show is a Soros megaphone. They had no problem running a bit that says 270 scientists call for Joe Rogan to be taken off the air. Did they mention these facts though: ONLY 100 of the 270+ signatories to the letter are people with qualified medical degrees. And a large chunk of that 100 or so medical doctors are MDs employed at universities, who are NOT in fact practitioners of medicine.
only reason i am here on PODCHASER is because of Mr Cridland!
Discovered it online thanks to my need to find out about how DAB is affecting the radio landscape
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A thoughtful, opinionated look at radio's future, with a focus on how technology, platforms, and policy reshape the industry. Episodes cover regulatory moves, market consolidation, multi-platform listening, AI in audio, and the evolving role of aggregators and distribution. The host combines data, anecdotes, and international context to highlight trends in DAB/DRM, longwave, podcast networks, and regional licensing—often with humor and practical takeaways for operators, sponsors, and listeners who care about media evolution.
What stands out: a consistent emphasis on how tech shifts, ownership changes, and regulatory decisions intersect to influence content, distribution, and monetization across global markets. The show's practical angle—sp... more
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